Psoriasis

Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can be frustrating and difficult to manage. The team at Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center understand the discomfort the condition can cause, and they’re experienced in the long-term care required to properly manage the disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with or suspect psoriasis, book an appointment online or call one of their three offices in Elgin, Huntley, and Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Psoriasis Q & A

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition in which new skin cells reproduce at up to 10 times the normal rate. This causes an uncomfortable buildup of skin cells on the surface of your skin, which can become red, dry, and scaly.

Psoriasis can affect any part of the body, but it often develops on the:

Hands

Legs

Scalp

Face

Feet

Nails

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that may come and go over the course of your life. You may have flare-ups that appear for weeks then resolve, only to return again.

Psoriasis also increases your risk for conditions like psoriatic arthritis and systemic infections. Expert long-term care is important for the prevention and treatment of psoriatic flare-ups.

What are the Symptoms of Psoriasis?

There are several types of psoriasis, and each has its own set of symptoms. If you’re suffering from the condition, you may experience:

Dry or cracked skin

Thick, flaky, and scaly patches

Blistered or peeling skin

Inflamed, itchy, and reddened skin

Discolored or separated fingernails and toenails

Burning, painful skin

Swollen, stiff joints

You may experience these symptoms over a small or large area of your body. Symptoms may increase in severity and last weeks or months, then disappear for as much as several years.